More than 800 American energy and Earth science researchers have signed a letter to Donald Trump outlining six steps they’re urging him to take to address human-caused climate change to protect “America’s economy, national security, and public health and safety.” The letter is accompanied by a public change.org petition to “Tell Trump To #ActOnClimate.” Here […]

James Delingpole is an invective-hurling anti-climate science columnist who has candidly admitted that he doesn’t bother to read scientific papers, calling himself a “an interpreter of interpretations.”

Kratom (previously) is a widely used herb that has been very effective in treating opioid withdrawal and other chronic, hard-to-treat conditions — it also became very controversial this year because the DEA decided, without evidence, to class it as a dangerous drug, and then changed its mind (unprecedented!) after a mass-scale petition that included interventions […]

The Boing Boing Store’s Gift Guide is full of ideas for pretty much anyone in your life like hipster ice cub trays, Xbox controllers, Halo Boards, and even diamond necklaces. As always, all products in the Boing Boing Store come at great discounts, too. Shop by price bucket starting at under $20. Under $20:Bloxx Jumbo Ice Trays […]

Unlike traditional lighters, the SaberLight features an electronic plasma beam that’s both rechargeable and butane-free. This sleek lighter is even approved by TSA, so you’ll never be stuck buying lighters you’ll just have to throw away partially used. For some people, like me, this is a pretty big game-changer. The SaberLight’s beam is actually both hotter and cleaner […]

Holiday shopping is in full swing, and the Striiv Touch is one of the best gift ideas I’ve landed on. Its simple design works for females and males, and its wide range of features makes it suitable for even the non-fitness enthusiasts in your life.Unlike traditional fitness trackers, the Striiv Touch also acts as a smartwatch. It […]

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One word: coffee. Millions of self medicating ADD peeps. Me being one of them.

OH! My coffee is almost out. Need more coffee. I don’t really like coffee with all that stuff in it. I wonder where this coffee comes from? Is it blood coffee? My cups getting dirty. I’ll get another cup. They all are dirty! I’ll clean the break room. Why is the janitor closet so messy? That reminds me, my closets are messy at home. Maybe I’ll leave work early and……………

According to the results of several recently concluded meta-analyses of the extent and etiology of ADHD, approximately 12% of the global population is living with the disorder. Of that population a mere 4% have been diagnosed in the US. It’s fair to say that a 24% “jump” in the number of diagnoses made by providers in California is a rather small step in toward identifying and aiding millions of Americans living with the condition unknowingly.

By comparison, approximately 10% of Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease all of whom, by definition, are Americans over the age of 50. In short, there are millions more Americans living with ADHD than Alzheimer’s but it is the latter not the former that draws the bulk of resources and serious public attention. As such, would it be a newsworthy item were there to be a 24% increase in the number of Alzheimer’s diagnoses rendered? The question answers itself.

While many of us try to have a sense of humor about our problems, especially since they’re *usually* mild compared to more crippling mental disorders, I can’t help but think you wouldn’t make a joke like that about Down Syndrome or Autism in a headline.

It’s inappropriate in the same way as making a casual, mildly sexist joke is inappropriate: not terrible, but you’d be annoyed with me if I did it in front of you.